Bucs mix zone and man coverage in Week 1 against Bengals

In their Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers relied heavily on zone coverage, utilizing it on approximately 65% of defensive snaps. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles sent extra rushers on 46% of snaps while the secondary mixed coverage looks to contain Bengals star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter Jr. intercepted Joe Burrow, returning it for a touchdown, highlighting the effectiveness of Tampa Bay's varying defensive approach. The Buccaneers, aiming to improve on their defensive performance, will look to further develop their revamped secondary in upcoming games.

• 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs defensive coverage rates show mixed bag in week 1